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About Gamma Lotion

GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE belongs to a class of medications called ‘antiparasitic drugs’ used to treat scabies and pediculosis. Scabies is a skin infection caused by mites. Pediculosis is the infestation of lice in the hairy parts of the body, especially the scalp. These conditions are contagious and spread from one person to another with direct contact. Symptoms include rashes and persistent itching in the infected area, which worsens in the night-time.

GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE contains ‘Gamma benzene hexachloride’ (also called Lindane). It is an antiparasite and acts by killing mites and lice and their eggs by penetrating the skin. It is recommended to use only if you have scabies and pediculosis. GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE doesn't help to prevent these conditions.

Uses of Gamma Lotion

Scabies and Pediculosis

Medicinal Benefits of Gamma Lotion

GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE is an antiparasitic drug used to treat scabies (a skin infection) and pediculosis (lice infestation). GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE kills scabies mites and their eggs by going through the skin. GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE in shampoo form is used to treat head lice. GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE is used to treat scabies and pediculosis in patients for whom other medicines did not work or cannot be given other safer medicines.

Directions for Use

GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE is only for external use. It is available in the form of cream/lotion (for scabies) and shampoo (for pediculosis). Cream/Lotion: Shake the bottle well before each use. Apply a very thin layer of GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE on the skin from the neck down. Apply GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE with a toothbrush under fingernails as scabies mites likely stay there and throw away that toothbrush. Wash your hands thoroughly after applying GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE. Do not apply GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE on lots of broken skin, crusted (scabby), or open sores on the skin. Shampoo: Apply the shampoo on the hair and leave it for 10 minutes. Then, wash and rinse your hair with warm water. If there is still head lice infestation after 7 or more days, repeat the treatment.

Side Effects of Gamma Lotion

• Dry skin
• Skin rash
• Itching
• Burning sensation of skin

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not use GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE in premature infants due to increased risk of skin permeability. If you have uncontrolled fits, inform your doctor before using GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE. It may be absorbed by the whole body and cause central nervous system toxicity resulting in disorientation, dizziness, and fits. You are advised to wash GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE from the body completely after 8-12 hours using warm water as leaving it on the skin for a prolonged time may lead to fatal effects. There may be skin itching for a few weeks even after using GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE. However, if itching worsens, please consult a doctor.  Do not use GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE to treat the second attack of scabies that comes immediately after the first episode as using it more than one time can lead to fatal effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE may interact with antipsychotics (haloperidol), bronchodilator (theophylline), antibiotics (imipenem, penicillins), and quinolone antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, and norfloxacin, etc.), an antidepressant (bupropion), immunosuppressants (cyclosporine, tacrolimus, and mycophenolate mofetil), antimalarial drugs (pyrimethamine and chloroquine), antituberculosis agent (isoniazid), pain killer (meperidine), muscle relaxant (methocarbamol), and radiographic contrast agents (iopamidol, iohexol).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE should not be used in patients with uncontrolled seizures (fits) disorder as it may cause worsen the condition. It should be used with caution in patients with liver cirrhosis, eczema, psoriasis or crusted scabies.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

The interaction of alcohol with GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE.

PREGNANCY

GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE is a Category C pregnancy drug and is considered unsafe for pregnant women due to the increased risk of adverse effects to the unborn baby or fetus.

BREAST FEEDING

GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the nursing baby.

DRIVING

GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

LIVER

If you have any concerns regarding the use of GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

KIDNEY

If you have any concerns regarding the use of GAMMA BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.